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Prince William supervisors dig in on Comprehensive Plan update 05/12/2022 05:07pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County planners appear willing to back off proposed changes to rural areas in a potential win for conservationists. The Wrecking ball comes for old Landmark Mall 05/12/2022 03:26pm • The big red button was ceremonial, so when Alexandria, Virginia, Mayor Justin Wilson pressed it the first time after a five-second countdown and nothing happened, everyone was able to laugh. They could see the wrecking ball hovering over the sign that heralded what was once the Landmark Mall, DC expands Neighborhood Connect shuttle service in Northeast and Northwest 05/12/2022 11:37am • D.C. has expanded its Neighborhood Connect shuttle service to include the Fort Lincoln neighborhood, the Shops at Dakota Crossing in Ward 5 and the NoMa-Gallaudet University Metro Station in Ward 6. “DC Neighborhood Connect was created to provide more transit options and improve transportation The 9 Best San Francisco Wine Tours 05/11/2022 08:00pm • Note: Some tour providers on this list may be running more limited operations due to COVID-19 or may impose testing or vaccine requirements. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.Sitting about 60 miles south of both Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, San Francisco is an ideal 16 Top California Theme Parks 05/11/2022 08:00pm • The Golden State prides itself on dynamic coastal cities, rugged mountain and desert landscapes, and stunning beaches sweeping across the shoreline of Southern California. For its geographical diversity and plenty of other reasons, travelers flock to the state for vacations of all kinds, from relaxi Tackling Math Anxiety 05/11/2022 08:00pm • You don't have to dig deep to uncover the negative feelings many people have about math. In one survey of U.S. adults, 93% reported they felt some apprehensiveness about the subject. In fact, "math anxiety" is so common that it has been studied for seven decades, says Jalisha Jenifer, the lead autho How College Clubs Can Lead to Careers 05/11/2022 08:00pm • Whether you're just starting your college search or are already in your first years on campus, you've likely looked closely at majors, assuming your choice will pave the path for your career goals. But you may be surprised to learn that the clubs and extracurricular activities you participate in cou How Much Should I Spend on Groceries? 05/11/2022 08:00pm • Determining how much to spend on groceries and creating a budget is a challenge for many households. Grocery budgeting has become even more difficult lately. According to the consumer price index, the cost of eating food at home has risen 10.8% over the past 12 months, the largest increase since 198 FBI sounds alarm about scams targeting older Americans 05/11/2022 06:23pm • America as a country is growing older, and as more Americans get ready to put their life savings to work in retirement, more scam artists are trying to make sure there's no savings left to live on. Last year alone, Americans over the age of 60 were scammed out of almost $1.7 billion. It's a probl Workers at Montgomery Co. Starbucks move toward union 05/11/2022 05:59pm • The push to unionize Starbucks has reached Montgomery County, Maryland, as 14 workers at a store in Olney are planning to form a local shop. A petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board shows all full-time and regular part-time baristas are on-board, as are shift supervisors and assis Capitol Hill sandwich pop-up Fight Club gets its own restaurant 05/11/2022 09:45am • Irreverent sandwich-centric pop-up Fight Club opened its own stand-alone home this week at 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. It hasn’t moved far from home. More Business News Fight Club manager Cory Holzerland, and co-owners Bart Hutchins and Andrew Markert. (Courtesy Kimberly Kong Best Websites to Make Money Online 05/10/2022 08:00pm • You don't always have to spend money to make money. If you want to launch a side gig to generate regular part-time income, or if you're looking for some quick extra cash, there are websites that can help you do it. Of course, it depends on your definition of "quick cash." Sometimes earning fast cash 16 Top Things to Do in West Virginia 05/10/2022 08:00pm • Almost heaven, West Virginia. That's how John Denver referred to the state in his American classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads," one of West Virginia's four state songs. (In case you're wondering, the other three are "The West Virginia Hills," "This Is My West Virginia" and "West Virginia, My Home Etch and Catch program aims to curb catalytic converter thefts 05/10/2022 04:27pm • Catalytic converters have become a popular target for thieves, and police in Takoma Park, Maryland, hope to change that. The police department has teamed up again with a local auto repair shop to launch an Etch and Catch program, which will allow vehicle owners to get their license plate number e 10 Best Online Outlet Stores That Save You Money 05/09/2022 08:00pm • Everyone loves a bargain, and outlet stores promise name brand goods at deep discounts. Originally intended to sell overstocked goods or items with minor defects, outlet stores have turned into shopping destinations and now they can be found online as well. 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